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MacPaw to Shut Setapp Mobile in EU on Feb. 16, Citing Apple’s Complex Terms

The decision underscores developer claims that Apple’s fees plus shifting rules hinder EU‑authorized iOS app stores.

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Overview

  • MacPaw announced that its Setapp Mobile iOS marketplace will cease operations on February 16, 2026.
  • The company attributed the closure to Apple’s still‑evolving and complex business terms that do not fit Setapp’s model.
  • EU users are told apps obtained via Setapp Mobile will be removed after shutdown and to back up important data beforehand.
  • Setapp’s separate subscription-based Mac app store remains unaffected and will continue to operate.
  • The shutdown comes as alternative EU marketplaces navigate Apple’s Core Technology Fee and rules, with Epic Games temporarily covering Apple fees that CEO Tim Sweeney says are not viable long term.